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Sony A380 vs Sony W330

Portability
68
Imaging
53
Features
54
Overall
53
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Sony A380 vs Sony W330 Key Specs

Sony A380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 519g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Launched August 2009
  • Superseded the Sony A350
  • Updated by Sony A390
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Sony A380 vs Sony W330 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Sony A380 and Sony W330, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are offered by Sony. The resolution of the A380 (14MP) and the W330 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the A380 (APS-C) and W330 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The A380 was revealed 4 months before the W330 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the A380 grades against the W330 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Sony W330

 A380 W330 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Sony A380

 W330 A380 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Sony A380 and Sony W330

 A380 W330 
IntroducedAugust 2009January 2010Similar age
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Sony A380 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony A380 features external measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs) while the Sony W330 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Sony A380 and Sony W330 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the A380 vs the W330.

Sony A380 vs Sony W330 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A380 and W330 is 68 and 96 respectively.

Sony A380 vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Sony A380 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A380 and W330.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The A380 provides the larger sensor which will make getting shallow DOF simpler.

Sony A380 vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Sony A380 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A380 vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A380 Portrait photography features
Sony W330 Portrait photography features
71
manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
28
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A380
Street photography with Sony W330
76
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A380 Sports photography factors
Sony W330 Sports photography factors
59
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low battery life (500 CIPA)
26
good MP (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A380 Travel photography features
Sony W330 Travel photography features
53
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low battery life (500 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly display
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A380 Landscape photography features
Sony W330 Landscape photography features
61
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
low battery life (500 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
37
relatively wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A380
Vlogging with Sony W330
9
no video
26
relatively wide (26mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Sony A380 vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A380 and Sony W330
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Type Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Launched 2009-08-24 2010-01-07
Body design Compact SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4592 x 3056 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance - 4cm
Available lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 519g (1.14 lb) 128g (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 67 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 614 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-FH50 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $899 $170